Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
apicidens
ID:
729865

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6(1): 22. 1901 [1901-05 publ. Jan 1901]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729198



Common Names

  • Pointed-Leaf Holly
  • Ilex apicidens
  • Pointed-Flowering Holly


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Synonyms

  • Ilex quitensis apicidens Loes. [unknown]

Description

Ilex apicidens (also called Apicidens Holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex apicidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex apicidens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex apicidens is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ilex apicidens

Ilex apicidens is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ilex apicidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex apicidens?

Ilex apicidens

What is the common name of Ilex apicidens?

Apiculate Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex apicidens?

Woodlands and shrublands

Species in the Ilex genus

Species in the Aquifoliaceae family

Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,

References